Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#7759
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
#7758Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and Galaxy Ace 4 share a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Ace 4 is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Both models feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 3 has a more powerful dual-core CPU and better RAM configuration compared to the Ace 4, which has less RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Ace 3 has a larger 1800 mAh battery, while the Ace 4's battery capacity is 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Ace 3 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) while the Ace 4 is equipped with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.8 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
115 g
123.8 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
Iris Charcoal, Classic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes